Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe is a vibrant and flavorful brunch dish that combines roasted vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and perfectly baked eggs. Featuring cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and spinach, it offers a nutritious and delightful start to your day with fresh herbs and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (Use fresh for best flavor)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (Substitute with yellow or green if desired)
- 1 medium Red Onion (Sweet onion or shallots can be used)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Can substitute with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder per clove)
- 2 cups Chopped Baby Spinach (Kale or Swiss chard can also work)
Cheese & Eggs
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese (Goat cheese can be used for a lighter flavor)
- 4 large Eggs (Use fresh eggs for the best flavor)
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Avocado oil can be used as an alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust according to spice preference)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil or Chives (Adds freshness to the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking the vegetables and cheese mixture.
- Assemble ingredients in ramekins: Divide the cherry tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, diced red onion, minced garlic, and feta cheese evenly into individual ramekins. Drizzle each with olive oil to enhance roasting.
- Prepare seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the ingredients in the ramekins.
- Bake the vegetable and feta mix: Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes to allow the vegetables to soften and flavors to meld.
- Add spinach and stir: Carefully remove the ramekins and gently fold in the chopped baby spinach to incorporate its fresh taste and nutrients.
- Create wells and add eggs: Using a spoon, make small indentations (wells) in the vegetable and cheese mixture in each ramekin, then crack one large egg into each well.
- Bake until eggs are set: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny to your preference.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh basil or chives over the top for brightness, and serve the dish warm for a delicious brunch experience.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables and eggs for the best flavor and texture.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta for a lighter, tangier taste.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure the cheese used is free from animal rennet.
- Use individual ramekins to customize portion sizes and make plating easy.
